Edward Alec Ziller, 72 of Princeton, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Gibson General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit in Princeton. Ed was born in 1946 to Silvio and Pauline Ziller (Grivetti) in East Chicago, Indiana. He graduated from Bishop Noll Catholic High School and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and his Master's Degree in Education from Indiana State University.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus in Princeton, and the Indiana Teachers Association.

Ed was a U.S. History teacher and coach at Princeton Community High School for 32 years, retiring in 2001. Ed started the wrestling program in PCHS and coached football. He taught many students and developed life-long friendships in the North Gibson School Corporation.

Ed was an avid sports fan, always loyal to I.U. Hoosiers and of course, his beloved Chicago Cubs, who he finally saw win a World Series in 2016, which nearly killed him then! He also enjoyed reading, fishing, gardening and attending his grandkids sporting events, especially wrestling meets for Max and Zach. Ed also cherished his annual visits with friends Terry Kelly and Dennis Cummins, spent fishing and reminiscing about old times.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Betty Ziller; and a sister, Norma Irk.

Ed is survived by his loving children; son, Christopher Ziller (Janine), and his children, Madison, Max and Zach; daughter, Carra Meuth (Mike), and their children, Regan, Mason and Mitchell; brother-in-law, John Irk; aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews. Also, his extended Aigner family in Boonville, where he always celebrated holidays and special days.

A very special thank you to Ed's friends and neighbors that helped with transportation to appointments and treatments during his 5-year battle with cancer, and to Jerry Banet for his daily visits. Also thanks to Gibson General Hospital 5th floor and Southern Care Hospice for their loving care of our Dad and Papa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4 pm on Friday May 10, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Princeton, with Father Brian Emmick celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Princeton. Visitation will be from 1 pm until service time on Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Envelopes will be available at the church. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Ed at www.colvinfuneralhome.com. Colvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and is honored to serve the Ziller family.

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I just happened to think about Eddie today because I remembered that May 10th was his birthday. I looked his name up in google and was sorry to see that he died a year ago.

I lived two doors down from Eddie in East Chicago on Grasseli Avenue. I was one year older than Eddie but we were schoolmates at Holy Trinity grade school and best friends. Eddie and I played together almost every day until our family moved to Hammond when I was in 7th grade. We had a fist fight every few weeks but nothing serious. I often ate at Eddie's house and his Mom, Pauline was a great cook and his Dad, Alex cut hair part time in their basement. Eddie used to eat a concoction of coffee, crackers and blu cheese for breakfast. Eddie was a very good baseball player and played catcher. He also played football in high school and was one of the best players at Bishop Noll.

The last time I talked and saw Eddie was at his Dad's wake which must have been over 40 years ago and we did not keep in touch with each other but I certainly remember my times with him growing up in East Chicago. He was a great friend and when I get together with my sisters we often reminisce about our childhood and I always think of Eddie.

My belated condolences to Eddie's family.

Bill SwalickKaty, TexasMay 10, 2020

Bill Swalick

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May 14, 2019

Dear Ziller familyI have not seen Eddie for many years but we were close as kids. He is my father, Arthur Mengon's cousin. My dad is the son of Anna Ziller and Joseph Mengon. Ed was my age and when we visited my grandparents, we would see him.I knew he had been ill and we are sorry for his struggle. I retired as a teacher after 49 years from North High School. I live in Elberfeld.Please accept our sympathyJanie Mengon Bernhardt

Jane Bernhardt

May 12, 2019

I haven't seen Ed in years....but have many fond memories of him. Ed and I lived in the same neighborhood and attended school together from kindergarten until our graduation from high school. He was a great guy! My condolences go out to his family and close friends, especially Terry Kelly and Dennis Cummins. I've heard about the fishing trips for years!! Lots of love, Ed...RIP.

Madalon Baum

May 10, 2019

We had Alot of fun coaching football and wrestling back in the day! Great guy and friend. Tony Inzerello Castle H.S.

Tony Inzerello

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